Spoon Bread - Civil War Food Recipe

Name: Spoon Bread - Civil War Food
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) cornmeal; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter; 2 cups (475 ml) boiling water; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour; 4 tsp (20 ml) baking powder; 4 egg whites, beaten stiff; 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup (225 ml) cornmeal
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
2 cups (475 ml) boiling water
4 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
4 tsp (20 ml) baking powder
4 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar

1
Stir together cornmeal, salt, butter and boiling water.
2
Add egg yolks beaten with milk.
3
Mix flour, sugar and baking powder together.
4
Add dry ingredients to cornmeal mixture and stir.
5
Beat egg whites until stiff.
6
Fold stiffly beaten egg whites gently into bread batter.
7
Pour mixture into a buttered 2 quarts (1900 ml) baking dish - one that is deep enough so that the mixture only half fills the dish.
8
Bake 30 to 45 minutes in a 375 degree (200 C.) F oven.
9
Serve with fresh butter.

1541

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (225 ml) cornmeal, 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) salt, 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, 2 cups (475 ml) boiling water, and more.

Yes, Spoon Bread - Civil War Food falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spoon Bread - Civil War Food

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